The much-anticipated game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Colorado Avalanche is set to take place on February 20, 2024. With both teams eager to secure a victory, the projected lineups for the game have been announced.
For the Canucks, Nils Hoglander, Elias Lindholm, and Elias Pettersson are set to lead the forward line, with Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek on defense, and Thatcher Demko as the starting goalie. Meanwhile, the Avalanche will have Jonathan Drouin, Nathan MacKinnon, and Mikko Rantanen on the forward line, supported by Devon Toews and Cale Makar on defense, and Alexandar Georgiev as the starting goalie.
Notably, there is potential for a new NHL debut as Canucks coach Rick Tocchet hinted at the possibility of Arshdeep Bains making his first appearance. On the other hand, the Avalanche will be without Logan O’Connor due to a lower-body injury.
With the game set to kick off at 9 p.m. ET, fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between these two competitive teams. Stay tuned for the latest updates and highlights from this exciting matchup.